{"type":"doc","content":[{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"text":"","type":"text"}]}]}

Tom Crann is heard on YourClassical MPR from 3 to 7 p.m. weekdays. Prior to rejoining the classical team at MPR, Tom was the host of All Things Considered for MPR News from 2005 to 2025, where he interviewed a wide range of public figures, including Minnesota's members of congress, politicians, experts, writers, and artists. He anchored Minnesota Public Radio's award-winning live coverage of the 35W bridge collapse. He has hosted other special coverage for MPR News, including live coverage of election nights since 2012.  He has been a host, producer, and interviewer for Minnesota Public Radio since 1995.   His work on MPR News has been recognized with an Eric Severeid award, a regional Edward R. Murrow award, and a National Headliner award. He has also hosted the international cultural broadcasts "Sounds Irish" and "The Last Night of the Proms," a co-production with the BBC. Tom began his career at MPR/APM as a classical host in 1995. In addition to his work at Minnesota Public Radio, Crann has spent more than 20 years hosting and producing classical music and cultural programs at public radio stations around the U.S, and for RTE/Lyric FM in Ireland, where he is still a contributor.


Tom Crann

Davidsen will deliver an intimate, carefully curated performance that features iconic masterpieces by Franz Schubert, including Gretchen am Spinnrade.


A woman in a sweater poses for a studio portrait

A man in a collared shirt and blazer poses for a studio portrait

Live Performances

Schubert Club live with soprano Lise Davidsen and pianist James Baillieu

Cynthia Dickison

Minnesota audiences can hear ‘Considering Matthew Shepard’ performed by Rochester’s Choral Arts Ensemble in five concerts at the Chateau Theatre from Oct. 24 to Nov. 1.


"Considering Matthew Shepard"  Highlights, Conspirare World Premiere

Interview: Craig Hella Johnson on the enduring impact of 'Considering Matthew Shepard'

Minnesota Orchestra - October 16, 2026

Minnesota Orchestra - October  2, 2026

On Friday, Oct. 23, pianist Simon Trpčeski and conductor Jaime Martin joined the Minnesota Orchestra in a program featuring music by Liszt, Haydn and Mendelssohn. Listen to the broadcast of this concert with host Melissa Ousley at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, on YourClassical MPR.


Meet YourClassical MPR's Melissa Ousley

Thomas Søndergård: Taken by the Sound | Minnesota Orchestra

Celebrating a Century on the Airwaves

Minnesota Orchestra

Minnesota Orchestra performs Haydn and Liszt with Simon Trpceski

Where we turn up the voices of Black artists in the world of classical music, with host Vernon Neal.

Rhapsody in Black - Mary Lou Williams

Vernon Neal is the host of the podcast ‘Rhapsody in Black,’ where we turn up the voices of Black artists in the world of classical music.


Host/Producer

Vernon Neal

Mary Lou Williams’ artistic vision and her ability to blend diverse musical influences into a cohesive and unique composition are perfect for concert halls and jazz clubs. Find out more on the latest episode of the ‘Rhapsody in Black’ podcast. 


Rhapsody in Black

Mary Lou Williams is perfect for concert halls and jazz clubs

New Classical Tracks (extended interview): Eric Whitacre

New Classical Tracks - Eric Whitacre

Julie Amacher's desire to introduce others to great music is what led her to radio. She began her professional broadcast career at a station in Sun Prairie, Wis. She went from rock 'n' roll to the Rocky Mountains, where she found her niche in public radio at KUNC in Greeley, Colo. Julie spent 13 years at KUNC, where she managed the announcers and their eclectic music format. During that time, she earned four national awards for best announcer. She joined Minnesota Public Radio in 1997 as an on-air host and also produces New Classical Tracks, a weekly podcast sharing behind-the-scenes stories about a new release each week. It airs locally at 7:15 a.m. and 5 p.m. Wednesdays and at 9 a.m. on Saturdays.


Julie Amacher

Grammy-winning composer and conductor Eric Whitacre’s latest project is a result of his personal rediscovery of meditation and his ‘deep, deep love for synthesizers.’ Listen as he speaks to host Julie Amacher about a recording that he describes as “Thomas Tallis meets ‘Blade Runner.’”


A man stands outdoors near a wooden fence and a house

Eric Whitacre - Eternity in an Hour: VIII. In an Hour

New Classical Tracks® 

Thomas Tallis meets 'Blade Runner' on Eric Whitacre's 'Eternity in an Hour'

Rhapsody in Black - Stevie Wonder

Explore the legendary career of Stevie Wonder, the influential artist who transformed R&B and funk music. From his soulful voice to his groundbreaking compositions, learn about his classical music roots, record-breaking hits and his magnum opus. Find out more on the latest episode of the ‘Rhapsody in Black’ podcast. 


Stevie Wonder, the influential artist who transformed R&B and funk music

Twenty years ago, Twin Cities composers Tim Takach and Jocelyn Hagen started Graphite Publishing. Today, the business represents composers from Minnesota and around the world.


Twin Cities couple draws on rich choral music scene to help composers distribute new works

New Classical Tracks (extended interview): Jason Vieaux

New Classical Tracks - Jason Vieaux

Grammy-winning guitarist Jason Vieaux started writing the music for his latest recording in 2020. The record is titled ‘Gratitude,’ and recently premiered at the Cleveland International Classical Guitar Festival. Listen now with host Julie Amacher.


A man poses for a portrait while playing guitar

Gratitude

Guitarist Jason Vieaux shares his deeply personal 'Gratitude' on latest recording

The top high school marching bands from Minnesota and beyond competed Oct. 10 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis as part of the Youth in Music Marching Band Championships.


Photos: Highlights from the 2026 Youth in Music Marching Band Championships

Rhapsody in Black - Pamela Z

Pamela Z is a visionary artist who embraces new ideas about identity and technology in her music. Find out more in the ‘Rhapsody in Black’ podcast.


MPR Hero Stories